Young foodies will develop a passion for cooking as they stir up delicious recipes in this hands-on cooking class. Growing gourmets will learn culinary vocabulary and techniques, how to measure ingredients and stay safe in the kitchen as they whip up new dishes. Each day will consist of different recipes added together to create a full meal: the main dish, vegetables, sides and a dessert! We will sample our meals at the end of the class each day! From healthy to decadent, this is sure to be a true cooking adventure! Each cook will receive a souvenir apron and recipe cards to take home at the end of the week.

In this “hands-on” class, kampers will make fantastic entrees and delicious desserts from scratch while using the healthiest choices of ingredients. Prepare for an exciting week of cooking and baking with R-K’s Chef Norma.

Aspiring chefs will have the real-life opportunity to explore a culinary career in this new cooking camp! Learn how to select recipes and portion size, design menus, conduct taste tests, create a theme for a restaurant, and serve food using proper techniques. The week will culminate with a special meal served at a makeshift restaurant decorated for family, friends and guests, planned entirely by the class! Each student will take home a souvenir apron and chef's hat, recipes and reflections from their camp experience.

QUICK, EASY, HEALTHY, CHEAP: Lots of fun and food in the Thomas Dunn Learning Center kitchen! Youth learn to compare ingredients, weight, and cost when shopping, discover how to put "found items" in the kitchen together for a healthy meal, and learn the nutritional value of it all from Leslie Bertsch with the University of Missouri Family Nutrition. Campers get to eat what they prepare. Ages 12-17.

QUICK, EASY, HEALTHY, CHEAP: Lots of fun and food in the Thomas Dunn Learning Center kitchen! Youth learn to compare ingredients, weight, and cost when shopping, discover how to put "found items" in the kitchen together for a healthy meal, and learn the nutritional value of it all from Leslie Bertsch with the University of Missouri Family Nutrition. Campers get to eat what they prepare. Ages 12-17.

Week 7 - Camp: Cooks & Books

By the end of this fun and exciting class, you will be able to a decorate cakes like a pro! Learn to make frosting, gain piping skills, discover how to smooth a cake and acquire sweet decorating techniques! Final project will be a small cake to take home. Allergen-free environment not guaranteed. Completed grades 4-8. Fees includes materials. Gifted certification required.

You’ll go absolutely bananas for this hilarious, silly comedy magic show.

If you love to cook--and eat--this class is for you! Each day, enjoy cooking to a new theme. Explore new ingredients; learn skills like measuring, cutting/chopping, how to follow instructions; seasoning to taste; and sharpen your culinary terminology. On day one, learn how to make new, delicious, healthier lunches including wraps for after-school snacking packed with fresh vegetables, grilled chicken and tasty toppings. Day two is taco Tuesday! Enjoy Mexican cooking with tacos, homemade pico de gallo and quesadillas with a variety of meat and vegetable fillings and toppings! For day three, you will explore healthy snacks,and make fresh apple and banana pops,with a variety of toppings. Day four is flatbread pizza day! Everything will be made in class, including hand-tossed pizza crust. On day five, make your favorite toppings a+S54nd enjoy them with ice cream made right in class! Wear clothing that can get messy and/or bring an apron. Class includes hands-on cooking and handling of various foods/ingredients. Allergen-free environment not guaranteed. Completed grades 4-8. Fees includes materials. Gifted certification required.

Learn to grill with Cooking for Dudes, explore St. Louis on field trips and compete in our video games and game show challenges!

Learn all about basic science by doing fun cooking projects.

Smother your taste buds in this culinary adventure full of fun, food, and nutrition with age-appropriate recipes. We will also have swimming and crafts every day and a special cook-off challenge on Friday (just like on some of your favorite cooking shows!).